Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with over 13 years of experience and is prepared to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Able to work effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
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Dale Alexander
Sage Mountina,British Virgin Island
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
British Virgin Island Health Service AuthorityRoad Town, BVI
Registered Nurse
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Assessed and monitored inmates' physical, psychological, and medical health conditions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Counseled inmates regarding their emotional wellbeing and behavior modification techniques.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
- Coordinated referrals for outside medical specialists when needed.
- Provided guidance and support to correctional officers regarding basic healthcare issues concerning inmates.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
BougainvilleaRoad Town, British Virgin Island
Charge Nurse
11.2020 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Eureka Medical ClinicRoad Town, BVI
Registered Nurse
02.2016 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Cardiff UniversityWales
Post Grad. Certificate from Wound Healing and Tissue Repair
06-2022
University Overview
University of The West IndiesJamaica
Bachelor of Science from General Nursing
08-2018
University Overview
Dominica State CollegeCommonwealth Of Dominica
Associate of Science from General Nursing
10-2010
University Overview
Skills
- Supply Restocking
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emergency Response
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Data Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Meditech Use
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting Vitals
- CPR Certified
- Procedure Preparations
- IV Setup
- ELNEC Training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Or and ER Experience
- Follow-Up Calls
- Community Advocate
- Physical Assessments
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Check-Ins
- Coordinating Referrals
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- EMR Systems
- Medication and IV Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Care
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient Assessment
Affiliations
Affiliations
- 2022 American Correctional Association
- 2022 British Virgin Island Nurses Association
- 2016 Virgin Island Nurses and Midwives nursing council
- 2015 Phenomenal Caribbean Women Symposium
- 2010 Dominica Nursing council
- 2010 Dominica Nurses Association,
- 2009 Pathfinder Club Counsellor
- 1999 Leader of church choir
- 1997 Dominica Junior Chamber International
Certification
- 2021 Target pain treatment training
- 2020 wound care certification prep course
- 2019 Child abuse prevention certification
- 2015 Trauma Management CME
- 2016 Management of Ebola patients
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Registered Nurse
British Virgin Island Health Service Authority
10.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
Bougainvillea
11.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Eureka Medical Clinic
02.2016 - 10.2020
Cardiff University
Post Grad. Certificate from Wound Healing and Tissue Repair
University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Science from General Nursing
Dominica State College
Associate of Science from General Nursing
- 2021 Target pain treatment training
- 2020 wound care certification prep course
- 2019 Child abuse prevention certification
- 2015 Trauma Management CME
- 2016 Management of Ebola patients
References
References
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